Renata Sago
ReporterRenata Sago is WMFE's general assignment reporter and occasional Morning Edition anchor. She covers everything from major political campaigns and unemployment to civil rights legislation and the performing arts for WMFE and NPR.
Renata came to WMFE from WVIK in Rock Island, Illinois, where she was the Amy Helpenstell Foundation Fellow. She hosted Morning Edition and All Things Considered, produced features, and reported on everything from same-sex marriage legislation to unemployment in the Quad Cities. She also created and produced Why, QC, WVIK's listener-driven weekly news segment.
The Chicago native began her career in public radio as an intern for Worldview, Chicago Public Radio’s daily global affairs program. She’s helped produce other programs for WBEZ and its sister station, Vocalo, including The Barber Shop Show and Afternoon Shift.
Renata received her Bachelors in International Relations from Brown University and a Master's in Political Science at Université des Antilles et de la Guyane in Guadeloupe.
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Campaigns & ElectionsA former secretary of state, U.S. senator, and First Lady believes the upcoming election will play a key role in determining the future for women in Iowa.…
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GovernmentPreventing floods in Galesburg could cost more money for residents. At public meetings tonight and tomorrow, city officials will talk with property owners…
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CommunityA former executive of Bituminous Insurance is accused of stealing millions of dollars from the Rock Island-based company. Tuesday, the US Attorney for the…
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EnvironmentThe State of Illinois plans to invest $5 million in park projects in Henry County. This week, it announced $2.5 million awards to the Geneseo and Colona…
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Campaigns & ElectionsA former secretary of state, U.S. senator, and First Lady, is coming to the Quad Cities. Hillary Clinton will visit Davenport tomorrow to campaign for…
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Campaigns & ElectionsEarly voting in the Quad Cities is the highest it's ever been. With seven days to go before the general election, over 30,000 residents of Rock Island and…
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Campaigns & ElectionsVice President Joe Biden says the November election will either help or hurt the nation. At a campaign rally in Davenport today for U.S. Senate candidate…
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CommunityThe home of many animals in the Quad Cities is now closed. Today, the Niabi Zoo in Coal Valley closed for the winter. Zoo director, Marc Heinzman, says…
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EnvironmentWhat do the founder of Palmer College of Chiropractic, the Rock Island Arsenal, and your backyard have in common? Black squirrels.But are they native to…
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EconomyDavenport is on its way to becoming a "gig city." This month, officials hired an IT firm to study ways to build a high speed, broadband network throughout…